ZIP 46725 · Whitley County

Columbia City, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46725, Columbia City, Indiana.

138.2%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#593 of 671
Indiana rank
43
Policies

The verdict

Columbia City, IN (ZIP 46725) averages $1,288/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally.

$1,288
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
138.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.41%
Avg severity: $15,588
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-34.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46725 (Columbia City, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46725 (Columbia City, IN) pay an average of $1,288 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 43 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 46725 comes in 27% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 46725 is 13% below, ranking #593 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is South Bend (ZIP 46614) at $1,288, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 46725 shows a 138.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 11.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,588. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.61% in this ZIP, a drop of 34.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 46725 premiums risen 5.0%, spanning $1,227 to $1,288 (five-year average: $1,254), an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 46725 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,288 vs $1,481
13% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46725, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,288
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46725.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,227 -
2019 $1,234 +0.6%
2020 $1,252 +1.4%
2021 $1,269 +1.4%
2022 $1,288 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,227 - $1,288
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46725

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 46725 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Indiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Indiana overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 46725?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #593 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 46725 (Columbia City, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,288 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbia City, IN?
ZIP 46725 is running a loss ratio above 100% (138.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 11.41% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46725 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46725 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,288/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46725?
ZIP 46725 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.61% in Indiana, a drop of 34.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46725 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46725 have ranged from $1,227 to $1,288, with a 5-year average of $1,254. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 46725 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 46725 averages $1,288/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #593 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.